An Edwardian Age Romance
Constance Wynchcomb, the companion to Lady Caddick-Boyle, is traveling to Kent when their motor breaks down. They seek refuge in a public house where Constance meets the most interesting man.
Evan Galsworthy is visiting his mentor, Bishop Oswald Kingsley. His mother died at his birth and he seeks the whereabouts of his father. He’s sure the bishop can tell him, but the bishop cannot.
Evan finds Constance desirable and asks to court her.
Her ladyship is suspicious of his intentions and hires an agent of inquiry, who uncovers Evan’s secret past.
Constance accepts Evan’s offer of marriage despite his dodgy family history. Lady Caddick-Boyle refuses to attend the wedding.
When the bishop dies, Evan discovers his father’s identity in the man’s private papers and is devastated to learn of his shocking origin. There is no way he can marry Constance.
Constance follows her heart, only to have it broken. Jilted on the day of their wedding, she returns to the employ of Lady Caddick-Boyle.
Constance must decide whether to stay with her ladyship or find out why Evan disappeared.
What would a sensible girl do?